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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1955

Page

5

Allied Proposals to Test Soviet Peace Intentions

Washington plans to push new proposals at UN Disarmament talks in New York on August 29 and at Geneva talks starting October 2. Britain France and West Germany join the United States to test Moscow’s aims, seeking disclosure of true Soviet intentions and to spur disarmament progress.

John M. Hightower Washington United States United Nations Subcommittee Russia Moscow Britain France West Germany Bulganin Austria Hungary Romania U.N. Disarmament Eisenhower U.S Stalin Adenauer Geneva

Dixie Coal Owners Study Lewis' $2-a-Day Demand

Dixie coal mine owners met to decide if they will accept the $2-a-day wage boost negotiated by John L. Lewis and Harry M. Moses for northern mines. The pact raises the basic pay from $18.25 to $20.25 daily in two steps, with time and a half on Saturdays and double time on Sundays. Broad opposition in the South could trigger mandatory ratification if not voluntarily accepted by Sept. 1.

Washington Dixie John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Union Harry M. Moses Assn Moses Steel Lewis Joseph E. Mood Southern Coal Operators Assn Illinois Southern Lewis-Moses

TeX claims quick relief for Athlete's Foot itching

Testimonial advertisement from Akron Ohio praising TeX for curing a severe Athlete's Foot case after five weeks. Patient notes prior doctors failed and a money back guarantee offered. Order form claims price 2.90 plus postage with payment to 788 Canvo Trade Akron.

Canvo Akron

Honey Bear Leaves Home in Los Angeles

Wright reported his pet kinkajou named Kinky missing in Los Angeles after a Costa Rica rescue. The tiny Central American honey bear has run away, and Wright asks anyone who finds him to contact him by the tail.

Los Angeles Kinky Wright Costa Rica

Typhoon Iris Approaches Formosa in Pacific Alert

Typhoon Iris, the lth tropical storm of the year, was seen bearing down on Formosa today, about 28 miles away in the western Pacific, prompting warnings and preparations.

Tokyo Iris Pacific Formosa

Washington transit strike ends with wage deal

Washington buses and streetcars ran again today as AFL transit workers returned after a two day walkout. Capital Transit Co. won a fare increase to offset a 15 cent hourly wage boost for drivers and mechanics.

Washington W Washington Streets AFL Capital Transit Co

Damage Nil In 3 Fire Alarms In Middletown

Middletown fire crews answered three alarms Sunday all minor with no damage. At 8:11 pm a small oil fire at Armco No 1 open hearth near a hot metal pouring trestle was reported as caused by hot metal contacting oil and igniting grass at Laf ayette Ave. The remaining two alarms involved grass fires near Nelbar Street at the New York Central crossing. cause not determined. At 11:55 am Company 3 responded to a blaze at United Weld-"}

Middletown Armco New York Central Nelbar Street United Weld

Snake Cult Service Is Cut Short

In Harlan Kentucky state police arrested Rev William Vernon a Keokee Virginia preacher after he handled four deadly snakes before about 2000 worshippers at a mountain hollow The meeting was halted and Vernon released on bond pending a trial next Friday at Caywood Two other preachers denounced police following the arrest as they criticized the agency in a tense scene Also a line on yearly homicide deaths appears in the piece

Harlan William Vernon Keokee Mountain Hollow Vernon Kentucky Caywood Pentecostal Holiness Church Lee Valentine Fort Payne Ala Oscar Hutton St. Charles Raymond Hayes Cumberland

Man Held For Roommate's Death in Sunland Calif

In Sunland California a 91 year old man is jailed on suspicion of murder after his 83 year old sanitarium roommate Gustaf Emil Elm was found beaten to death. Nurse Ethel Allen discovered Elm's body and police say his head was battered possibly with a small kitchen stool. A K Baldwin was arrested after saying Elm had bothered his wife, though investigators note Baldwin's wife died years ago prior to Elm's joining the facility.

Sunland Calif Ethel Allen Gustaf Emil Elm Elm A. K. Baldwin Baldwin

Working Parents Share of Families with Young Children

Fifteen percent of U S families where both parents are employed have children under six. The statistic highlights how many households manage young dependents alongside two incomes.

U.S

Tennis Club Loot Recovered Hidden in Weeds

A paper bag with part of the Middle town Tennis Club loot was found by Capt. John Fitzgerald hidden in weeds at a Smith Farm softball diamond. The bag contained a pry bar T shirts a sweater and stolen checks valued at 677 dollars. Detectives noted an unidentified man led the officer to the hiding place.

Middletown John Fitzgerald Smith Farm W. 2Nd Avenue Fitzgerald

Car Kinda Crowded in Columbia Traffic Stop

The sheriff’s office said a sedan stopped by a deputy yesterday carried the driver and 18 passengers, including 16 children. The vehicle was stopped for speeding.

Columbia, S.C Sheriff's Office

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